Question 1

Being close to a cell of power within the organization and being in the right place at the right time provides someone with:

Accepted Answer

A) Expert power 
B) Opportunity power 
C) Position power 
D) Referent power 
A) Expert power 
B) Opportunity power 
C) Position power 
D) Referent power B

Question 2

The tactic by which facts and information are used so that the request for action seems to be detailed and well prepared is called:

Accepted Answer

A) Thoroughness 
B) Coalition 
C) Conscientiousness 
D) Rationality 
A) Thoroughness 
B) Coalition 
C) Conscientiousness 
D) Rationality D

Question 3

Which of the following is not a way of coping with political behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A) Awareness 
B) Open communication 
C) Reduction of uncertainty 
D) Challenging cherished beliefs 
A) Awareness 
B) Open communication 
C) Reduction of uncertainty 
D) Challenging cherished beliefs D

Question 4

Setting superordinate goals can:

Accepted Answer

A) Increase conflict 
B) Achieve harmony 
C) Create diversion 
D) Decrease inter-group discrimination 
A) Increase conflict 
B) Achieve harmony 
C) Create diversion 
D) Decrease inter-group discrimination

Question 5

There is evidence to indicate that those high in Machiavellianism:

Accepted Answer

A) Are adept at engaging in political behaviour 
B) Have a capacity to persuade and manipulate others 
C) Feel liberated in conditions of minimal rules and regulations 
D) All of these 
A) Are adept at engaging in political behaviour 
B) Have a capacity to persuade and manipulate others 
C) Feel liberated in conditions of minimal rules and regulations 
D) All of these

Question 6

When a leader has desirable characteristics that followers feel they should imitate, this is called:

Accepted Answer

A) Coercive power 
B) Referent power 
C) Subordinate power 
D) Expert power 
A) Coercive power 
B) Referent power 
C) Subordinate power 
D) Expert power

Question 7

Image building is a feature of:

Accepted Answer

A) Power tactics 
B) Political tactics 
C) Bases of power 
D) None of these 
A) Power tactics 
B) Political tactics 
C) Bases of power 
D) None of these

Question 8

A force at the disposal of one person that can influence the behaviour of another is called:

Accepted Answer

A) Conflict 
B) Politics 
C) Power 
D) Macro power 
A) Conflict 
B) Politics 
C) Power 
D) Macro power

Question 9

In the context of an unequal organizational power relationship, sexual harassment can lead to:

Accepted Answer

A) The creation of an intimidating or offensive working environment 
B) Victims, who may be valued employees, leaving the organization 
C) A legacy of negative emotions, such as anger and hostility 
D) All of these 
A) The creation of an intimidating or offensive working environment 
B) Victims, who may be valued employees, leaving the organization 
C) A legacy of negative emotions, such as anger and hostility 
D) All of these

Question 10

Relative power is a situational variable that may influence the choice of a:

Accepted Answer

A) Political tactic 
B) Political strategy 
C) Power strategy 
D) Power tactic 
A) Political tactic 
B) Political strategy 
C) Power strategy 
D) Power tactic

Question 11

Which of the following was not acknowledged as a technique of using political power?

Accepted Answer

A) Game playing 
B) Controlling information 
C) Co-opting 
D) Using outside experts 
A) Game playing 
B) Controlling information 
C) Co-opting 
D) Using outside experts

Question 12

Power attached to a certain post is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) Position power 
B) Expert power 
C) Legitimate power 
D) Reward power 
A) Position power 
B) Expert power 
C) Legitimate power 
D) Reward power

Question 13

In bilateral negotiations to resolve conflict, which of the following is not important?

Accepted Answer

A) Striving to pursue self-interest as the predominant consideration 
B) Developing expectations of how the other party will respond 
C) Developing awareness of the need to reach an agreement acceptable to both parties 
D) Compromising or modifying one's position when circumstances dictate such action 
A) Striving to pursue self-interest as the predominant consideration 
B) Developing expectations of how the other party will respond 
C) Developing awareness of the need to reach an agreement acceptable to both parties 
D) Compromising or modifying one's position when circumstances dictate such action

Question 14

What are important moderating variables, according to Bradley et al., that need to be considered before making a judgement as to the superiority of task conflict over relationship conflict?

Accepted Answer

A) Team members share the same goals in an atmosphere considered safe for taking risks 
B) High levels of trust exist between members 
C) Team members refrain from undermining or rejecting those who speak their mind 
D) All of these 
A) Team members share the same goals in an atmosphere considered safe for taking risks 
B) High levels of trust exist between members 
C) Team members refrain from undermining or rejecting those who speak their mind 
D) All of these

Question 15

Which of the following relates to political tactics?

Accepted Answer

A) Controlling information 
B) Assertiveness 
C) Coercive power 
D) All of these 
A) Controlling information 
B) Assertiveness 
C) Coercive power 
D) All of these

Question 16

Activities undertaken by individuals or groups to obtain, enlarge, and use power and other resources to obtain outcomes they desire, in situations where there is uncertainty or disagreement, are called:

Accepted Answer

A) Power management 
B) Managerial leadership 
C) Conflict management 
D) Politics 
A) Power management 
B) Managerial leadership 
C) Conflict management 
D) Politics

Question 17

When A goes through the motions of being pleasant towards B, while planning B's decline or demise, this is called:

Accepted Answer

A) Backstabbing 
B) Divide and rule 
C) Agenda setting 
D) Ruling the political terrain 
A) Backstabbing 
B) Divide and rule 
C) Agenda setting 
D) Ruling the political terrain

Question 18

Which of the following was not identified as a source of conflict by Robbins?

Accepted Answer

A) Communication 
B) Hierarchy 
C) Structure 
D) Personal factors 
A) Communication 
B) Hierarchy 
C) Structure 
D) Personal factors

Question 19

When organizational politics is perceived as having significant negative features, the following is likely to be the consequence:

Accepted Answer

A) Job satisfaction and demotivation because of perceived unfairness 
B) Challenge to ethical leadership 
C) Determination to exit the organization 
D) All of these 
A) Job satisfaction and demotivation because of perceived unfairness 
B) Challenge to ethical leadership 
C) Determination to exit the organization 
D) All of these

Question 20

Which of the following was identified by Thomas as one of the major conflict man-agement styles?

Accepted Answer

A) Change 
B) Co-opting 
C) Competition 
D) Communication 
A) Change 
B) Co-opting 
C) Competition 
D) Communication

Being close to a cell of power within the organization and being in the right place at the right time provides someone with:

The tactic by which facts and information are used so that the request for action seems to be detailed and well prepared is called:

Which of the following is not a way of coping with political behaviour?

Setting superordinate goals can:

There is evidence to indicate that those high in Machiavellianism:

When a leader has desirable characteristics that followers feel they should imitate, this is called:

Image building is a feature of:

A force at the disposal of one person that can influence the behaviour of another is called:

In the context of an unequal organizational power relationship, sexual harassment can lead to:

Relative power is a situational variable that may influence the choice of a:

Which of the following was not acknowledged as a technique of using political power?

Power attached to a certain post is referred to as:

In bilateral negotiations to resolve conflict, which of the following is not important?

What are important moderating variables, according to Bradley et al., that need to be considered before making a judgement as to the superiority of task conflict over relationship conflict?

Which of the following relates to political tactics?

Activities undertaken by individuals or groups to obtain, enlarge, and use power and other resources to obtain outcomes they desire, in situations where there is uncertainty or disagreement, are called:

When A goes through the motions of being pleasant towards B, while planning B's decline or demise, this is called:

Which of the following was not identified as a source of conflict by Robbins?

When organizational politics is perceived as having significant negative features, the following is likely to be the consequence:

Which of the following was identified by Thomas as one of the major conflict man-agement styles?

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Exam 12: Power, Politics, and Conflict

Being close to a cell of power within the organization and being in the right place at the right time provides someone with:

The tactic by which facts and information are used so that the request for action seems to be detailed and well prepared is called:

Which of the following is not a way of coping with political behaviour?

Setting superordinate goals can:

There is evidence to indicate that those high in Machiavellianism:

When a leader has desirable characteristics that followers feel they should imitate, this is called:

Image building is a feature of:

A force at the disposal of one person that can influence the behaviour of another is called:

In the context of an unequal organizational power relationship, sexual harassment can lead to:

Relative power is a situational variable that may influence the choice of a:

Which of the following was not acknowledged as a technique of using political power?

Power attached to a certain post is referred to as:

In bilateral negotiations to resolve conflict, which of the following is not important?

What are important moderating variables, according to Bradley et al., that need to be considered before making a judgement as to the superiority of task conflict over relationship conflict?

Which of the following relates to political tactics?

Activities undertaken by individuals or groups to obtain, enlarge, and use power and other resources to obtain outcomes they desire, in situations where there is uncertainty or disagreement, are called:

When A goes through the motions of being pleasant towards B, while planning B's decline or demise, this is called:

Which of the following was not identified as a source of conflict by Robbins?

When organizational politics is perceived as having significant negative features, the following is likely to be the consequence:

Which of the following was identified by Thomas as one of the major conflict man-agement styles?

Historical Influences and Research Methodology

Personality and Intelligence

Psychological Testing, Selection, and Appraisal

Motivation, Job Design, and Extrinsic Rewards

Perception and Communication

Learning, Memory, and Training

Individual Decision Making and Creativity

Attitudes, Values, Job Satisfaction, and Commitment

Groups

Team Building

Leadership and Management Style

Organizational Structure and Design

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Development

Health and Work: Stress

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